2017 Coding Changes: Hemodialysis Access Maintenance
The AMA created nine new codes for hemodialysis access maintenance. The three for transluminal balloon angioplasty (36907–36909) were already introduced in a previous email. These…
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2017 Coding Changes: Podiatry (Bunionectomy)
All legacy names for bunionectomy (e.g., Keller, McBride, and Mayo) has been eliminated so the code descriptions are clearer. Two new codes have been…
Read More2017 Coding Changes: Epidural Injections
Eight new codes and four deleted codes: 62320 – Injection(s) of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (e.g., anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including…
Read More2017 Coding Changes: Laryngeal Endoscopy
The laryngeal endoscopy guidelines have been revised to define the anatomic structures that are examined and to help clarify which codes may be considered…
Read MoreProtecting Your IT Environment from Ransomware and Malware
Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using “ransomware” and other forms of malware as part of scams intended to trick users into providing personal information…
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Happy Holidays NextGen Healthcare extends our warmest appreciation to each of you for your support and our best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season….
Read MorePediatric Immunization Administration codes 90460 and 90461
Component-Based Billing (90460-90461) These codes are reported per vaccine/toxoid component. CPT defines a component for these purposes as each antigen in a vaccine that…
Read MoreICD-10 Diseases of the Circulatory System Hypertension 2017 Updates
Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99): There is a significant change when coding for hypertension regarding “with” documentation, revised heart disease guideline,…
Read More2017 Therapy Cap Values
MLN Matters Change Request (CR) 9865, from which this article was developed, describes the amounts and policies for outpatient therapy caps for CY 2017….
Read MoreCould My Fitness App Trigger an HIPAA Incident?
As detailed in a recent issue of DecisionHealth® Part B News, healthcare-oriented personal digital tools are soaring in popularity. As patients increase their use of…
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